Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Journey of Love
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692373.18
Object Type
Print
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
ca. 2009
Medium
paper (cardstock, cardboard), ink, glass, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (Frame) H 1/8 in x W 8 in x D 10 in (0.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionFramed print of a painting. Background is a gold to green gradient with waterlines Japanese script on the right side.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse, below image: The Journey of Love [artist's signature]
Inscribed on reverse: April 8, 2009
To First Lady Michelle Obama +
President Obama
I (we) wish you all the very best!
Sincerely,
[artist's signature]
We already think you're doing an amazing job!
Adhered to reverse: [sticker with donor address information, sticker explaining the art, and a sticker from the artist's studio]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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